Chapter 01: Anatomy and Physiology Aehlert: ECGs Made Easy, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE The apex of the heart is formed by the _ a tip of the left ventricle b tip of the right atrium c right atrium and right ventricle d left atrium and left ventricle ANS: A The heart’s apex, or lower portion, is formed by the tip of the left ventricle The apex lies just above the diaphragm, between the fifth and sixth ribs, in the midclavicular line OBJ: Identify the surfaces of the heart The left atrium receives blood from the _ a pulmonary veins b aorta c pulmonary arteries d inferior vena cava ANS: A The left atrium receives freshly oxygenated blood from the lungs via the right and left pulmonary veins OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each The anterior surface of the heart consists primarily of the _ Test Bank for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition a left atrium b right atrium c left ventricle d right ventricle by Aehlert ANS: D The front (anterior) surface of the heart lies behind the sternum and costal cartilages It is formed by portions of the right atrium and the left and right ventricles However, because the heart is tilted slightly toward the left in the chest, the right ventricle is the area of the heart that lies most directly behind the sternum OBJ: Identify the surfaces of the heart Blood pressure is determined by _ multiplied by _ a stroke volume; heart rate b heart rate; cardiac output c cardiac output; peripheral vascular resistance d stroke volume; peripheral vascular resistance ANS: C Blood pressure is equal to cardiac output multiplied by peripheral vascular resistance OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output The right atrium receives venous blood from the head, neck, and thorax via the _, from the remainder of the body via the _, and from the heart via the _ a coronary sinus; superior vena cava; inferior vena cava b superior vena cava; coronary sinus; inferior vena cava c inferior vena cava; superior vena cava; coronary sinus d superior vena cava; inferior vena cava; coronary sinus ANS: D The right atrium receives blood low in oxygen from the superior vena cava, which carries blood from the head and upper extremities; the inferior vena cava, which carries blood from the lower body; and the coronary sinus, which is the largest vein that drains the heart OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each The heart is divided into _ chambers but functions as a _-sided pump a two; four b three; two c four; two d four; three ANS: C The heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles The right and left sides of the heart are separated by an internal wall of connective tissue called a septum The interatrial septum separates the right and left atria The interventricular septum separates the right and left ventricles The septa separate the heart into two functional pumps The right atrium and right ventricle make up one pump The left atrium and left ventricle make up the other OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert Stimulation of alpha1 receptors results in _ a increased heart rate b peripheral vasoconstriction c constriction of bronchial smooth muscle d increased force of myocardial contraction ANS: B Alpha1 receptors are found in the eyes, blood vessels, bladder, and male reproductive organs Stimulation of alpha1 receptor sites results in constriction OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart Which side of the heart is a low-pressure system that pumps venous blood to the lungs? a Left b Right ANS: B The job of the right side of the heart is to pump unoxygenated blood to and through the lungs to the left side of the heart This is called the pulmonary circulation The right side of the heart is a low-pressure system OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each Which side of the heart is a high-pressure system that pumps arterial blood to the systemic circulation? a Left b Right ANS: A The left side of the heart is a high-pressure pump The job of the left heart is to receive oxygenated blood and pump it out to the rest of the body This is called the systemic circulation The left ventricle is a high-pressure chamber Its wall is much thicker than the right ventricle (the right ventricle is to mm thick; the left ventricle is 13 to 15 mm thick) This is because the left ventricle must overcome a lot of pressure and ECGs resistance from Easy the arteries and contract Test Bank for Made 6th Edition by forcefully Aehlert in order to pump blood out to the body OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each 10 The thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall that contains the atrial and ventricular muscle fibers necessary for contraction is the _ a epicardium b pericardium c myocardium d endocardium ANS: C The myocardium (middle layer) is a thick, muscular layer that consists of cardiac muscle fibers (cells) responsible for the pumping action of the heart OBJ: Describe the structure and function of the coverings of the heart 11 Blood flows from the right atrium through the _ valve into the right ventricle a mitral b aortic c pulmonic d tricuspid ANS: D Blood flows from the right atrium through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle OBJ: Beginning with the right atrium, describe blood flow through the normal heart and lungs to the systemic circulation 12 Rapid ejection of blood from the ventricular chambers of the heart occurs because the _ and _ valves open a pulmonic; aortic b tricuspid; mitral c pulmonic; mitral d tricuspid; aortic ANS: A When the ventricles contract, the pulmonic and aortic valves open, allowing blood to flow out of the ventricles OBJ: Name and identify the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves 13 The base of the heart is found at approximately the level of the _ rib(s) a first b second c fourth d fifth and sixth ANS: B The base of the heart is its upper portion and is formed mainly by the left atrium, with a small amount of right atrium It lies at approximately the level of the second rib, immediately in front of the esophagus and descending aorta OBJ: Identify the surfaces of the heart Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 14 Which of the following are semilunar valves? a Aortic and pulmonic b Aortic and tricuspid c Pulmonic and mitral d Tricuspid and mitral ANS: A The pulmonic and aortic valves are semilunar (SL) valves The semilunar valves prevent backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into the ventricles OBJ: Name and identify the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves 15 Blood leaves the left ventricle through the _ valve to the aorta and its branches and is distributed throughout the body a mitral b aortic c pulmonic d tricuspid ANS: B When the left ventricle contracts, freshly oxygenated blood flows through the aortic valve into the aorta and out to the body OBJ: Beginning with the right atrium, describe blood flow through the normal heart and lungs to the systemic circulation 16 Blood flows from the left atrium through the _ valve into the left ventricle a mitral b aortic c pulmonic d tricuspid ANS: A Blood flows from the leftBank atriumfor through theMade mitral (bicuspid) into the ventricle Test ECGs Easy 6thvalve Edition byleft Aehlert OBJ: Beginning with the right atrium, describe blood flow through the normal heart and lungs to the systemic circulation 17 The right ventricle expels blood through the _ valve into the pulmonary trunk a mitral b aortic c pulmonic d tricuspid ANS: C The right ventricle expels the blood through the pulmonic valve into the pulmonary trunk The pulmonary trunk divides into a right and left pulmonary artery, each of which carries blood to one lung (pulmonary circuit) OBJ: Beginning with the right atrium, describe blood flow through the normal heart and lungs to the systemic circulation 18 The primary neurotransmitters of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system are _ a dopamine and acetylcholine b muscarine and norepinephrine c acetylcholine and epinephrine d norepinephrine and epinephrine ANS: D When sympathetic nerves are stimulated, the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine are released OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 19 Complete occlusion of the _ coronary artery, also referred to as the widow maker, usually results in sudden death a right b left main c circumflex d left anterior descending ANS: B Complete occlusion of the left main coronary artery, also referred to as the widow maker, usually results in sudden death OBJ: Name the primary branches and areas of the heart supplied by the right and left coronary arteries 20 Stimulation of beta2 receptor sites results in _ a increased heart rate b peripheral vasoconstriction c constriction of renal blood vessels d dilation of bronchial smooth muscle ANS: D Beta2 receptor sites are found in the arterioles of the heart, lungs, and skeletal muscle Stimulation results in dilation Stimulation of beta2 receptor sites in the smooth muscle of the bronchi results in dilation OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 21 Chronotropy refers to an effect on _ a heart rate b force of contraction c bronchial smooth muscle d speed of conduction through the atrioventricular node ANS: A Chrono refers to rate Chronotropic effect refers to a change in heart rate Positive chronotropic effect refers to an increase in heart rate Negative chronotropic effect refers to a decrease in heart rate OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 22 The left main coronary artery divides into the _ branches a marginal and circumflex b marginal and anterior descending c anterior and posterior descending d anterior interventricular artery descending and circumflex ANS: D The left main coronary artery supplies oxygenated blood to its two primary branches: the left anterior descending (LAD) (also called the anterior interventricular) artery and the circumflex artery (CX) OBJ: Name the primary branches and areas of the heart supplied by the right and left coronary arteries 23 The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is _ a dopamine b muscarine c acetylcholine d norepinephrine ANS: C Test Bank for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition by Aehlert Acetylcholine (Ach) is a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) released when parasympathetic nerves are stimulated Ach binds to parasympathetic receptors Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 24 The _ artery supplies the right atrium and ventricle with blood a right coronary b left main coronary c left circumflex d left anterior descending ANS: A The right coronary artery supplies the right atrium and ventricle with blood OBJ: Name the primary branches and areas of the heart supplied by the right and left coronary arteries 25 The tricuspid valve is _ a a semilunar valve b located between the left ventricle and aorta c located between the right atrium and right ventricle d located between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery ANS: C The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle OBJ: Identify and describe the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves 26 When the left ventricle contracts, freshly oxygenated blood flows through the _ valve into the _ a aortic; aorta b mitral; right atrium c tricuspid; right ventricle d pulmonic; pulmonary arteries ANS: A When the ventricles contract, the semilunar valves open, allowing blood to flow out of the ventricles When the right ventricle contracts, blood that is low in oxygen flows through the pulmonic valve into the right and left pulmonary arteries When the left ventricle contracts, freshly oxygenated blood flows through the aortic valve into the aorta and out to the body OBJ: Identify and describe the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 27 Thin strands of fibrous connective tissue extend from the atrioventricular (AV) valves to the papillary muscles and prevent the AV valves from bulging back into the atria during ventricular systole These strands are called _ a cardiac cilia b Purkinje fibers c papillary muscles d chordae tendineae ANS: D Chordae tendineae are thin strands of connective tissue On one end, they are attached to the underside of the AV valves On the other end, they are attached to small mounds of myocardium called papillary muscles Papillary muscles project inward from the lower portion of the ventricular walls When the ventricles contract and relax, so the papillary muscles The papillary muscles adjust their tension on the chordae tendineae, preventing them from bulging too far into the atria Cardiac cilia are not present Purkinje fibers are related to the electrical system of the heart and not fibrous connective tissue OBJ: Identify and describe the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves COMPLETION is the period during which a heart chamber is contracting and blood is being ejected ANS: Systole OBJ: Identify and discuss each phase of the cardiac cycle The thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall that contains the atrial and ventricular muscle fibers necessary for contraction is the ANS: myocardium OBJ: Identify the three layers Testcardiac Bankmuscle for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition by Aehlert The chambers receive blood from the vena cava and coronary sinus Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert ANS: right atrium OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each The inferior outer surface of the heart is also called the _ surface ANS: diaphragmatic OBJ: Describe the location of the heart The _ are the heart chambers that pump blood ANS: ventricles OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each _ is the period of relaxation during which a heart chamber is filling ANS: Diastole OBJ: Identify and discuss each phase of the cardiac cycle TRUE/FALSE Stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptor sites will result in peripheral vasoconstriction ANS: F Beta receptor sites are divided into beta1 and beta2 Beta1 receptors are found in the heart and kidneys Stimulation of beta1 receptor sites in the heart results in increased heart rate, contractility, and ultimately irritability of cardiac cells Stimulation of beta1 receptor sites in the kidneys results in the release of renin into the blood Renin promotes the production of angiotensin, a powerful vasoconstrictor Beta2 receptor sites are found in the arterioles of the heart, lungs, and skeletal muscle Stimulation results in dilation Stimulation of beta2 receptor sites in the smooth muscle of the bronchi results in dilation OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart Blood pressure is the result of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance ANS: T Blood pressure is equal to cardiac output multiplied by peripheral vascular resistance Blood pressure is the force exerted by the circulating blood volume on the walls of the arteries Peripheral vascular resistance is the resistance to the flow of blood determined by blood vessel diameter and the tone of the vascular musculature OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert MATCHING Match each item to the correct description below a Acute coronary syndromes b Chronotropic c Tamponade d Chemoreceptors e Mediastinum f Myocardial ischemia g Venous return h Baroreceptors i Calcium Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH), oxygen, and carbon dioxide in the blood Space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, and esophagus, among other structures Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood press ure Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events—a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery Typically results when the heart’s demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation A negative _ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _ ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: D E H I G A F B C Test Bank for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition by Aehlert Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert SHORT ANSWER List two factors that may affect the heart’s efficiency as a pump ANS: Abnormalities of cardiac muscle, the valves, or the conduction system OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output Name the valve that separates the right ventricle from the right atrium ANS: Tricuspid valve OBJ: Name and identify the location of the atrioventricular (AV) and semilunar (SL) valves Define systole ANS: Contraction or the ejection of blood from a chamber of the heart OBJ: Identify and discuss each phase of the cardiac cycle What is meant by the term ejection fraction? ANS: Ejection fraction is the percentage of blood pumped out of a heart chamber with each contraction Each ventricle holds about 150 mL when it is full; they normally eject only about half this volume (70 to 80 mL) with each contraction OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output Explain the Frank-Starling law of the heart ANS: According to the Frank-Starling law of the heart, to a point, the greater the volume of blood in the heart during diastole, the more forceful the cardiac contraction, and the more blood the ventricle will pump (stroke volume) This is important so that the heart can adjust its pumping capacity in response to changes in venous return, such as during exercise If, however, the ventricle is stretched beyond its physiologic limit, cardiac output may fall because of volume overload and overstretching of the muscle fibers OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert A patient has a heart rate of 80 beats/min His stroke volume is 70 mL/beat Is his cardiac output normal, decreased, or increased? ANS: Output is normal Stroke volume = 70 mL/beat Heart rate = 80 beats/minute SV × HR = CO 70 mL/beat × 80 beats/min = 5600 mL/min = 5.6 L/min Cardiac output = normal (normal is between and L/min) OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output Briefly describe parasympathetic innervation of the heart ANS: Parasympathetic (inhibitory) nerve fibers supply the sinoatrial node, atrial muscle, and the atrioventricular junction of the heart by the vagus nerves OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart The right atrium receives blood low in oxygen from three vessels Name them ANS: Superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, and coronary sinus OBJ: Beginning with the right atrium, describe blood flow through the normal heart and lungs to the systemic circulation List three types of sympathetic (adrenergic) receptor sites ANS: for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition by Aehlert There are five mainTest typesBank of sympathetic (adrenergic) receptors: alpha1, alpha2, beta1, beta2, and dopamine (or dopaminergic) OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 10 What factors affect afterload? ANS: Afterload is the pressure or resistance against which the ventricles must pump to eject blood Afterload is influenced by the following: arterial blood pressure, the ability of the arteries to become stretched (arterial distensibility), and arter ial resistance OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output 11 Define atrial kick ANS: At the end of ventricular diastole, both atria simultaneously contract to eject 10% to 30% more blood into the ventricles OBJ: Explain atrial kick 12 What effects can be expected from sympathetic stimulation of the heart? ANS: Sympathetic stimulation of the heart results in increased heart rate, force of contraction, conduction velocity, blood pressure, and cardiac output OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 13 Describe the function of the right atrium of the heart ANS: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava (which carries blood from the head and upper extremities), the inferior vena cava (which carries blood from the lower body), and the coronary sinus (which receives blood from the intracardiac circulation) Blood passes through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle OBJ: Identify and describe the chambers of the heart and the vessels that enter or leave each 14 List six of the signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output ANS: Acute changes in blood pressure; acute changes in mental status; cold, clammy skin; color changes in the skin and mucous membranes; crackles (rales); dyspnea; dysrhythmias; fatigue; orthopnea; restlessness OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output 15 What effects can be expected from parasympathetic stimulation of the heart? ANS: Parasympathetic stimulation has the following actions: it slows the rate of discharge of the SA node, slows conduction through the AV node, decreases the strength of atrial contraction, and can cause a small decrease in the force of ventricular contraction OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation of the heart Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 16 What factors affect stroke volume? ANS: Stroke volume is determined by the degree of ventricular filling when the heart is relaxed (preload), the pressure against which the ventricle must pump (afterload), and the myocardium’s contractile state (contracting or relaxing) OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output 17 Your patient is a 62-year-old woman complaining of a “racing heart.” Your examination of the patient reveals a pulse rate of 192 beats/min Briefly explain why recognition of a rapid heart rate is important when providing patient care ANS: Increases in heart rate shorten all phases of the cardiac cycle The most important is that the time the heart spends relaxing is less If the length of time for ventricular relaxation is shortened, there is less time for them to fill adequately with blood If the ventricles not have time to fill, the following occur: the amount of blood sent to the coronary arteries is reduced, the amount of blood pumped out of the ventricles will decrease (cardiac output), and signs of myocardial ischemia may be seen OBJ: Identify and explain the components of blood pressure and cardiac output 18 Name the two main branches of the left coronary artery ANS: The left main coronary artery supplies oxygenated blood to its two primary branches: the left anterior descending (LAD; also called the anterior interventricular) artery and the circumflex artery (CX) OBJ: Name the primary branches and areas of the heart supplied by the right and left coronary arteries Test Bank for ECGs Made Easy 6th Edition by Aehlert Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert ... https://TestbankDirect.eu /Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu /Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert. .. heart Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Inc All Rights Reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu /Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert 21 Chronotropy refers to an effect on _ a... nerves are stimulated Ach binds to parasympathetic receptors Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu /Test-Bank-for-ECGs-Made-Easy-6th-Edition-by-Aehlert OBJ: Compare and contrast the effects of sympathetic